TomTom GPS after 1 year of utilizing this device!
1) The battery is keeping much less cost than final year, however it still lasts 6-8 hrs with out needing a cost. Not an issue for me, because I exploit the automobile adapter most of the time.
2) I drove to Canada, and the maps had been accurate! Actually, I liked that TomTom still informed me the pace limits in the roads. (Sign said 100kph pace restrict, TomTom confirmed sixty mph restrict.) I found this useful so I didn’t need to squint in the tiny “kph” on my car’s speedometer. I’ve produced this trip before in the past (with out my TomTom), and I selected to “Avoid Tolls” on this trip. TomTom found a very good route that I had not known about. It used IQ Routes to get me about the rush-hour traffic as well! I used the “Itinerary” feature for the first time, and found it worked fairly well. I programmed 6-7 locations the evening before my trip. The subsequent day, I simply opened the Itinerary and it asked me if I wanted to travel towards the 1st one. I also ended up re-ordering a destination to later on in the trip, and found an option to re-order. Very useful!
three) I up to date my map just as soon as (correct before my trip to Canada). I set up this on a brand new computer. I was anxious that TomTom wouldn’t ‘know’ that I was qualified for free maps on my new computer. But, I had no problem whatsoever! For those of you who do not know, all your map updates, downloadable colour schemes, icons (and so on) are done via the TomTom Home software. You produce an account with TomTom, and the TomTom Home software uses that account to ‘know’ you’re qualified for Life time Map updates.
4) I did uncover 1 piece that does not function for me. I cannot make use of the “Safety Cameras” add-in from TomTom Home. I have not investigated it although. I received an error message when attempting to add it. No large deal for me, because I only prepared to add it for curiosity. A fast Google lookup didn’t reveal it as being a prevalent problem. I will update this review if I discover a cause/solution.
five) Sure, the GPS still “pops off” the mount as well effortlessly. It bugs me every so often, but still not enough to buy a various mount/base.
6) Am I in the market for a brand new GPS? Nope! Nonetheless very happy with this particular one. (I received ill of every other GPS within 6 months of utilizing it. But, knowing I still love this TomTom after 1 year says a lot!)
Great occupation TomTom, you exceeded my higher anticipations. Thank you!